Leucaena lempirana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.E.Hughes
Source:
ildis
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb.21: 279 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000192536
Common Names
- Leucaena Lempirana
- Lempira Leucaena
- White Leadtree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leucaena lempirana (also called Lempira Leucaena, among many other common names) is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree native to Mexico and Central America. It has a rounded crown, and its leaves are alternate, bipinnate, and bright green. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates, in dry to moist soils, and in full sun to partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Leucaena lempirana is used as a source of firewood, timber, and fodder. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and as a source of tannin for leather tanning.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Leucaena lempirana is a white to yellowish-white, with a yellowish-green calyx. The seed is a flat, brown, oblong-shaped seed, with a smooth surface and a pointed tip. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leucaena lempirana is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Leucaena lempirana
Leucaena lempirana can be found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Leucaena lempirana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leucaena lempirana?
Leucaena lempirana
What is the common name of Leucaena lempirana?
Lempira Leadtree
What is the growth habit of Leucaena lempirana?
It is an erect, clump-forming perennial
Species in the Leucaena genus
Leucaena esculenta, Leucaena leucocephala, Leucaena pulverulenta, Leucaena collinsii, Leucaena lanceolata, Leucaena diversifolia, Leucaena macrophylla, Leucaena trichodes, Leucaena multicapitula, Leucaena trichandra, Leucaena salvadorensis, Leucaena greggii, Leucaena cuspidata, Leucaena confertiflora, Leucaena pueblana, Leucaena pallida, Leucaena matudae, Leucaena magnifica, Leucaena lempirana, Leucaena mixtec, Leucaena spontanea, Leucaena retusa, Leucaena shannonii, Leucaena mixtec, Leucaena zacapana, Leucaena involucrata,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Colin Edward Hughes (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Hughes' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Leucaena lempirana C.E.Hughes: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.